Fri, Jul 30, 2010
'Skycar' Introduced From Across The Pond
By Chris Batcheller
One of the more unusual new designs at Oshkosh in 2010 is OMA
SUD's prototype Skycar, which is on display here at AirVenture.
This new light twin from Italy is certified in Europe, and FAA
certification is expected in December.
OMA SUD Skycar
The Italian designed and built OMA SUD Skycar offers the market
several innovative features. The front doors were designed large
and wide to allow easy access to the cabin ... almost reminiscent
of the Cessna 177 Cardinal. The airplane has a twin boom tail to
accommodate a large rear access door. Think C130 without the cargo
ramp.
Skycar Panel
The airplane is easy to get into thanks to the large door.
Access to the rear seat is much easier than your typical single or
twin. Up front, the aircraft is equipped with Chelton EIFS 3D
Synthetic Vision and Garmin GNS-430 Nav/Comms.
This twin pusher design has 5 seats in the air taxi
configuration and can be reconfigured for cargo and for medical
missions. For medical missions, a stretcher can slide in from the
huge rear door. OMA SUD plans to market several variants including
a surveillance, SAR, medical evacuation, light cargo, executive and
air taxi configuration.
Skycar Cargo Door
The twin engine Skycar features all metal construction with 200
horsepower Lycoming Model IO-360-C1E6 engine and Hartzell two
bladed propeller. The Skycar features a large 240 cubic foot cabin
volume (compared to around 180 ft^3 for the typical six place
twin).
OMA SUD CEO Valter Proietti
The company has 200 hours on the prototype on display here at
AirVenture. The company has plans to build the airplane in Italy,
then ship aircraft to the United States by cargo container. Once
the aircraft are received they will be assembled and delivered to
the customer.
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